New ZealandMeth worth millions found in abandoned bags near Auckland Airport baggage carouselsThe estimated 28.5kg was found in duffle bags near the baggage carousels.16 Dec 04:08 AM
WorldLast five members of Australian ‘Bali Nine’ drug ring return homeThe five surviving members of the drug ring have returned to Australia.15 Dec 07:18 AM
New ZealandBodybuilding industry buff jailed for 'lucrative' steroids, cocaine enterpriseHarvey deposited almost $250k into a UK account then packages of cocaine were intercepted.13 Dec 05:56 AM
New Zealand'An engaged parent': Why drug-dealing artist's prison sentence was overturned for home detentionDali Susanto's ex wanted him to have a “full and active role” in his children’s lives.11 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Action is needed urgently': NZ cocaine use hits record high, meth consumption doublesThe report showed cocaine consumption was at an all-time high.11 Dec 06:45 AM
New ZealandMeth for Christmas: Canadian arrested for allegedly smuggling drug concealed as gift in carry-onCustoms arrested the 29-year-old at Auckland International Airport on Sunday. 10 Dec 02:14 AM
New ZealandAfter 10 years in Bali jail, new hope Kiwi man could be brought homeAntony de Malmanche has lost all his teeth, suffers depression and is down to 50kg.09 Dec 04:00 PM
CrimeLured through a dating app: How man with spotless record became drug ring henchmanLoneliness made him vulnerable to exploitation, his lawyer said.08 Dec 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessExecutions and rehab: Saudi Arabia dials up its ‘war on drugs’Financial Times: Narcotics use blamed on social change, rise of drugs such as Captagon.01 Dec 10:47 PM
New ZealandPolice seize Hastings homes, cars and $68k in Louis Vuitton handbag linked to meth ringPolice say encrypted messages found indicated the distribution of meth worth $1.54m.01 Dec 05:00 PM
CrimeHells Angel admits drug scheme, but was he 'Mr Big'?Police never found the 451kg of high-quality meth. They solved the case without it.30 Nov 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Heading to Australia and NZ': Narco sub busted in Pacific with tonnes of cocaineIt is the third 'narco sub' identified on the route.29 Nov 05:41 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRegion's cocaine use linked to ideal smuggling conditionsNZ Drug Foundation warns of increased cocaine harm.28 Nov 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessMexico hits back as Trump’s tariff threat shakes marketsFinancial Times: President hints at retaliation, says Mexico is tackling migrants, drugs.26 Nov 09:34 PM
New ZealandFrom art galleries to prison: Artist’s fall from grace after drugs convictionSusanto took police to where magic mushrooms grew wild.24 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandMeth dealer loses $37,000 in 'tainted' cash after suspicious Airbnb owners called cops on himNow police have now gained a High Court order to confiscate nearly $37,000.23 Nov 01:00 AM
New ZealandPolice call off search for small boat linked to transnational crime groupPolice didn't say why the search was abandoned a day after announcing the hunt for a vessel. 21 Nov 01:20 AM
New ZealandMissing at sea: Mystery surrounds small boat linked to drug importation ringThe international investigation has seen 10 arrested but a small craft is now missing.19 Nov 07:52 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Strange and sophisticated': All the new ways drugs are being smuggled into NZCustoms say concealment methods by drug traffickers are increasing in sophistication.15 Nov 05:31 PM
New ZealandWarnings 'highly dangerous' chemical being sold as MDMA in WellingtonTraces of mercury chloride have been detected in white powder sold as MDMA in the region.15 Nov 08:42 AM
CrimeKing Cobra jailed 18 years, despite brain tumour, for airport meth schemeNigel Iuvale lured Auckland Airport baggage handlers into the criminal underworld.15 Nov 05:18 AM
Crime'Not once been caught': Gang associate who bragged about drug importation success is jailedThe former Head Hunters prospect found himself at the centre of a gang beef.10 Nov 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Only chance of survival': Deportee wants $32k seized by police back for cancer treatmentNZ police seized Collin Ezeala's money in 2010 before he was jailed for importing drugs.09 Nov 10:00 PM
New ZealandYoung cannabis seller turns over $500,000 in sales in nine weeksThe 23-year-old appealed his sentence saying jail would hinder his ability to be a dad.05 Nov 07:00 AM
New ZealandWoman caught with over $5m worth of meth wrapped in towelsThe woman, 27, landed in Auckland on a flight from Vancouver on October 30.04 Nov 04:07 AM
New ZealandTwo million cigarettes seized in smuggling operation, Auckland businessman arrestedCustoms said the haul was worth approximately $3 million in revenue evasion.01 Nov 04:16 AM
New ZealandNZ woman allegedly tried to smuggle 52kg of meth labelled as tea into SydneyAustralian Border Force officers allegedly detected drugs in 52 packages.31 Oct 01:17 AM
New ZealandTrick-or-treat warning: Meth lollies still a risk, police sayEach 'lolly' is 3g of meth, or 300 doses.30 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice arrest 11, seize $18m in cannabis plants in Auckland criminal syndicate bustThe 11 arrested were all Vietnamese nationals who have since been deported.30 Oct 03:08 AM
WorldRelative of Schapelle Corby stung in massive 750kg drug bustTwo men linked to Schapelle Corby have been linked to a massive drug bust.28 Oct 09:35 PM
Crime'Brutal act': Drug-dealing duo left body to rot after Epsom motel attackIt was the second homicide one of the men had been linked to.28 Oct 05:58 AM
New ZealandThe meth warehouse, the beer, and the death of an innocent 21 year oldMichael Morrah sits down with Aiden Sagala’s family for an in-depth look at a case which shocked the nation. Video Dean Purcell / Alyse Wright / Carson BluckWatch27 Oct 04:00 PM
CrimeFonterra manager guilty of manslaughter over meth-laced beer deathAiden Sagala, 21, died after unknowingly drinking contaminated beer.25 Oct 12:30 AM
New ZealandOwner 'shocked' multimillion-dollar property at centre of cannabis bustPolice take away plants, light fixtures and air filters from two properties.23 Oct 11:19 PM
